At present, Tsinghua University mainly provides the following scholarships for outstanding prospective full-time international graduate students.

Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS): 

The Full CGS usually covers tuition, stipend, on-campus accommodation (or accommodation subsidy), and medical insurance. The Partial CGS includes one or a few items in the Full CGS. Annual Review is strictly required for all CGS holders.

The number of candidates that can be recommended by Tsinghua University (Type B) is very limited and application through Tsinghua University is highly competitive. Tsinghua University selects candidates from pre-admitted applicants of remarkable merit.

The CGS application procedure through Tsinghua University is as below:

Step 1: Get pre-admitted. A pre-admission letter will be sent to the admitted candidates after the admissions interview and test rounds.

Step 2: Qualified candidates will be notified by the GBJ office of the CGS application.

Step 3: Complete the CGS Online Application on the CSC website when informed by your school/department (usually in late March or April)

Step 4: The University selects CGS candidates and nominates them to the CSC

Step 5: The CSC makes the final decision

Please note： Before applying for scholarships through Tsinghua University,  you have to complete your application for the GBJ program first. Tsinghua University only selects scholarship candidates from pre-admitted students.

Tuition Scholarship: 

For example, the Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students covers full or partial tuition fees with a duration of one academic year. Applicants may apply for Tuition Scholarships annually (competitive).

Step 1: Get pre-admitted. A pre-admission letter will be sent to the admitted candidates after the admissions interview and test rounds.

Step 2: Qualified candidates will be notified by the GBJ office for the Beijing Government Scholarship application.

Step 3: Submit application materials as required by the GBJ office  (usually in late March or April)

Step 4: The University makes the final decision

For further information about scholarships, please refer to Scholarships for Prospective Full-time International Graduate Students at Tsinghua University. Click here

Q&A

Q: Are there any other agencies for the Chinese Government Scholarship application?

A: Yes. Candidates can apply for the CGS scholarship through embassies or other institutions（Type A）, it is recommended that candidates apply before the Tsinghua online application process. For further details, please consult relevant authorities （e.g. local Chinese embassies） in advance.

Q: I have been offered scholarships from other institutions (for example, a company, the embassy, the government of my country, etc.). Do I need to notify Tsinghua?

A: Yes. Please answer the scholarship questions in the Tsinghua Application System for Graduate Admissions and specify the full name, contents, duration, and founder of the scholarship.

Q: May I apply for multiple scholarships through Tsinghua University at the same time?

A: Yes. Qualified applicants may apply for multiple scholarships at the same time, but scholarships cannot be combined with others.